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   Gears of War's $500M Budget, BioWare & Xbox's Sales Slump

   Gears of War: E-Day reportedly cost Microsoft more than $500 million, but is that enormous investment actually a problem? Luke and Captain Logun examine the reported budget, early sales estimates, Game Pass, and whether Xbox exclusivity mak
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2. 25. Okt.

   BioWare Is Gone, Mass Effect Cancelled & Xbox’s Next-Gen Gamble

   BioWare is closing after more than 30 years, and development on the next Mass Effect has been cancelled. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Brian Altano of The X Button to discuss BioWare’s legacy, what may happen to Mass Effect next
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3. 18. Okt.

   GTA 6 PC Rumors, Xbox Labs & The Future of Xbox Exclusives

   The Expansion Pass crosses over with The Nerd Chat for a late-night discussion covering GTA 6, Xbox’s evolving strategy, new hardware, and what everyone has been playing. The crew digs into reports that GTA 6 could arrive on PC in Q1 2027,
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4. 16. Okt.

   INTERVIEW: Dead by Daylight’s 2027 Overhaul, Terrifier & the Future of DBD with Mathieu Côté

   Mathieu Côté of Behaviour Interactive returns for his third conversation with The Expansion Pass to discuss the future of Dead by Daylight. Mathieu shares new details on the 2027 overhaul, including how long it has been in active developmen
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5. 7. Okt.

   INTERVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day — The Coalition on Horror, Horde Siege & More Gears

   The Coalition joins The Expansion Pass for a launch-day conversation about Gears of War: E-Day. Nicole Fawcette, Aryan Hanbeck, and Matt Searcy discuss making the Locust frightening again, building and destroying Kalona, and developing Marc
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6. 4. Okt.

   Gears of War: E-Day Reviews, Xbox Sale Rumors & PlayStation’s Collector’s Edition Shift

   Gears of War: E-Day takes center stage as Captain Logun is joined by Jesse Norris from Day One and Joseph Moran from The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast. Jesse breaks down his review of E-Day, including the campaign, multiplayer, Horde S
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7. 30. Sept.

   Shawn Layden on PlayStation’s Future, Physical Games, Xbox & the Changing Industry

   Former Chairman of PlayStation Studios and former CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America Shawn Layden joins The Expansion Pass for an extensive conversation about PlayStation, Xbox, and a games industry undergoing major change. Layde
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8. 27. Sept.

   Halo Moves to Activision as Xbox Restructures Again

   Halo is moving to Activision as Microsoft reshapes Xbox Game Studios. Luke and Captain Logun examine what the restructuring means for Halo, Ninja Theory, Obsidian and Bethesda, Rare, Turn 10 and Playground Games—and whether putting Xbox’s b
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9. 19. Sept.

   Xbox Goes All In, StarCraft Returns & Wolverine Sells Big

   Xbox had a huge week. We break down its Tokyo Game Show push, Hideo Kojima’s latest Xbox appearance, and what the growing Japanese and Asian partnership strategy means for the platform. Then BlizzCon delivers some enormous announcements: St
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10. 13. Sept.

    PlayStation Drops Kojima, Xbox Gets PHYSINT

    PlayStation walked away from Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT — and Xbox stepped in. Luke and Logun break down what the surprising publishing deal means for Kojima Productions, Xbox, and a PlayStation brand facing growing questions about its first-pa
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11. 6. Sept.

    Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets Worse + Sony’s State of Play Was Awful

    Xbox Cloud Gaming is getting worse at the exact moment Microsoft wants xCloud on more devices. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers are being capped at just 15 hours of cloud gaming per month, with even tighter limits for Premium and Essential —
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12. 30. Aug.

    GTA VI Gameplay Is Massive, Xbox Project Helix Takes Shape

    Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay reveal shows the enormous scale of Leonida, including reports of an 80-hour playthrough and a map roughly three times the playable size of Red Dead Redemption 2. We also debate GTA VI's potential 30 F
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13. 23. Aug.

    GTA 6 Hacked Again & Xbox Is Changing Everything

    GTA 6 has been hacked again—and this time Take-Two is going after the source. Microsoft and Discord have been pulled into the investigation as Rockstar faces yet another major leak surrounding gaming's most anticipated release. Meanwhile, X
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14. 16. Aug.

    Gears E-Day Is Exploding — Can Xbox Finally Have Its Win?

    The E-Day beta is drawing impressive numbers, including an estimated 1.2 million Xbox players, while Steam engagement has already surpassed recent Gears releases. Luke and Captain Logun break down what the early response means for Gears, wh
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15. 9. Aug.

    Xbox Backward Compatibility, Gears E-Day & Ghost Recon | XP 332

    Xbox is making major changes to backward compatibility, Achievements, game preservation, and the overall Xbox experience — while Gears of War: E-Day may be shaping up to be something special. This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr and C
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16. 2. Aug.

    Is Gears of War: E-Day a Winner? Xbox's Strategy Shift & PlayStation's Digital Gamble | XP 331

    One of the biggest Xbox releases of the year is almost here, and Jampack Sam joins us after going hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day. We break down everything he learned from the multiplayer preview, including Horde Siege, weapon customizati
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17. 28. Juli

    Andrew Hulshult Interview | DOOM, Iron Lung, DUSK & The Dark Ages Story

    Andrew Hulshult has become one of the defining composers of modern FPS games, with credits including DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods, DOOM + DOOM II, DUSK, Prodeus, Heretic + Hexen, Quake Champions, and more. In this exclusive interview, And
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18. 26. Juli

    God of War Gets a Release Date, Halo Campaign Evolved Reviews & Steam Machine | XP 330

    God of War: Laufey officially launches in February 2027, Halo Campaign Evolved and Splatoon Raiders earn strong critical reviews, and this week we're joined by Jefftroidvania to discuss Valve's new Steam Machine and the future of SteamOS. O
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19. 19. Juli

    Is Bethesda Finally Getting It Right? Fallout 5, Switch 2 & Gaming's Next Generation | XP 329

    Bethesda finally pulled back the curtain on what's next. This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down Todd Howard's biggest interview in years, including new details on Fallout 5, The Elder Scrolls VI, Starfield,
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20. 12. Juli

    Xbox's New Strategy, PlayStation's Physical Future & Black Flag | XP 328

    Xbox is finally revealing what comes after its historic restructuring. Luke and Logan break down Bloomberg's report that Obsidian is shifting toward Fallout, what that means for Xbox's renewed focus on pillar franchises, and whether Asha Sh
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21. 5. Juli

    PlayStation Ends Physical Games, Xbox's Future & Nintendo's Moves | XP 327

    One announcement dominated the gaming industry this week: PlayStation is ending physical game releases beginning in 2028. Is this the inevitable future of gaming, or should players be worried about ownership, preservation, pricing, and cons
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22. 28. Juni

    Xbox Price Hikes, GTA 6 at $80 & Switch 2 Momentum | XP 326

    This week on The Expansion Pass, we're tackling one of the biggest questions facing the gaming industry: is gaming becoming too expensive? Microsoft has announced significant Xbox console price increases, Grand Theft Auto VI is launching at
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23. 22. Juni

    Xbox Studio Closures, Bungie Trouble & Summer Game Fest Favorites | XP 326

    Xbox appears headed toward a major strategic shift, and we're breaking down what it could mean for Game Pass, first-party studios, and the future of the platform. Captain Logan is joined by Mr. Bad Bit of The Trophy Room and Daddy Dwally of
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24. 14. Juni

    Xbox Future Debate, Summer Game Fest Winners & Nintendo Direct Reactions | XP 325

    Summer Game Fest 2026 is in the books, and we're breaking down everything we saw in Los Angeles. This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke and Logan discuss the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, PlayStation State of Pl
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25. 10. Juni

    Xbox Showcase 2026 Reactions: Gears of War E-Day, Halo, Fable & Spyro

    The Xbox Games Showcase 2026 has come and gone, and we were there in person to see it unfold. This week, Luke and Captain Logun break down Xbox's biggest announcements, including Gears of War: E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Fable, Spyro: A
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26. 31. Mai

    Fable Delay, Modern Warfare 4 & Steam Deck Price Increase | XP 323

    Fable has reportedly been delayed into 2027, Modern Warfare 4 has been officially revealed, and Valve has dramatically increased Steam Deck OLED pricing. On this week's episode of The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Freight Co
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27. 24. Mai

    Xbox Exclusives Return? PlayStation Pulls Back From PC + Forza Horizon 6 Explodes | XP 322

    Are exclusives suddenly important again? This week on XP, Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down Xbox fans demanding exclusives through the new Player Voice forums while PlayStation reportedly pulls back from PC releases entirely for major
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28. 17. Mai

    Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaks, Star Fox Returns, Forza Horizon 6 Reviews | XP 321

    Xbox may be preparing its next major hardware push. This week, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Nintendo World Report’s John Rairdin discuss the leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3, Xbox cloud gaming controller rumors, and what Microsoft’s f
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29. 15. Mai

    Nintendo Raises Switch 2 to $500, Star Fox Returns, Sony’s Bungie Problems | XP 320

    Nintendo has officially raised the Switch 2 price to $500 — and at nearly the same time, brought Star Fox back to center stage. This week on The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and special guest Joseph Moran (Mr. BadBit from The T
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30. 3. Mai

    Xbox Earnings Drop, PlayStation DRM Explained, Steam Controller Returns | XP 319

    Xbox earnings are down as Asha Sharma begins resetting the brand, raising questions about hardware, Game Pass growth, and long-term strategy. We break down the latest Xbox revenue numbers, what they mean for the future of the platform, and
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